The Data Centre Engineering Manager, with be responsible for data center engineering operations across three Amazon Data Center availability zones, managing a team of engineers responsible for the 100% availability of mechanical and electrical services, including risk management and mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, Colo vendor management and metric reporting.

Responsibilities:
· Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with Amazon practices and procedures.
· Has primary responsibility for engineering systems availability in both leased and colocated facilities.
· Conducts financial analysis and contributes to financial decisions.
· Typically manages 5 or more direct reports.
· Negotiates and rolls out contracts and defines and audits SLA's.
· May oversee the build out of Facility-specific infrastructure in existing locations.
· Participates in recruiting efforts. Continually raises the bar.
· Is active in the training and/or development of others.
· Executes vision and goals for the team or department.
· Will conduct Project Management for multiple sites.
· Draws from a deep group or department level understanding to make business decisions.
· Uses business knowledge to set priorities and develop project plans.
· Has a deep understanding of best practices in their area of expertise and ensures their application.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
· Able to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment.
· Will contribute to the development of the project plan for the business group.
· Effectively sets priorities to meet goals on budget and on time.
· Is resourceful, maintains effective pace and gets things done.
· May manage individuals and/or other managers in remote locations.
· Insists on the highest standards from self and others. Drives accountability for results.
· Keeps others informed of information that contributes to the performance of the team, department or company.
· Engenders trust and respect in all working relationships.
· Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance.
· Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency.
· Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.
· May assist in the design and build out of new facilities.
· May assist in projects to increase current facilitiy efficientcy.
· Responsible for asset and inventory management.
· Assist in recruiting efforts
· Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s Degree or Technical (Military/ Trade School) Degree and relevant experience.
· 5+ years of relevant work experience in Data Center or another mission-critical environment.
· 3+ years of people-management experience.
· LSE (large scale events) management experience.
· An excellent understanding on the nature of mission critical systems (Data Centers, Hospitals, Power plants, military facilities, etc.).
· Previous vendor negotiation and management skills for Data Center and/or upgrade construction contracts.
· Ability to write and review accurate and complete support procedures, system documentation, and issue tracking entries.
· Ability to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It would be a plus if you meet the following:
· Understanding of the Electrical systems in critical Data Center operations that include but not limited to utility substation feeds, transformers, switchgear, VFI Class UPS, DRUPS, PDUs, ATS, STS, SLA/VRLA batteries and associated systems, diesel/gas turbine generators and related fuel systems, Surge Suppression, Active Harmonic Filtering, battery monitoring systems, branch circuit monitoring systems, SCADA systems.
· Understanding of the Mechanical systems in critical Data Center operations include but not limited to CRAC/CRAHs/AHUs, chillers, cooling towers, storage tanks, chemical system, heat exchangers, piping systems, pumps, valves, duct systems, fans, dampers.
· Understanding of other facilities systems used in Data Centers and Mission critical facilities, including but not limited to fire detection and suppression systems, plumbing and drainage systems, Building Monitoring Systems, automatic control systems.
· Understanding of design, procurement, suitability of application, testing and commissioning.
· Certifications/Accreditations that will be viewed positively: PMP; Prince2; ITIL v2/3; BICSI; ASHRAE, CDCP/S/E or equivalent; CAD.

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